How to wear a white summer dress in fall
No white after Labor Day? Think again. Call us crazy, but we think if you invest in an item you love, you should be able to wear it all year round. With this in mind, we tracked down some of our favourite influencers to see how they styled their white summer dresses come colder weather. From classic to unexpected pairings, this is how to wear a white dress in the fall.
1. Layer with a sweater
For date night or a dressed-up evening on the town, follow in the chic footsteps of influencer Jaime Xie and pair your white dress with an off-white sweater and heels.
Liu Jo
Sequin-Embroidered Viscose Blend Sweater - White
$193.66
Italist
Liu Jo
Sequin-Embroidered Viscose Blend Sweater - White
$193.66
Italist
2. Choose a long-sleeved maxi style
Like Golestaneh Mayer-Uellner in her stunning Zimmermann maxi dress, opt for longer sleeves and ankle-reaching lengths for the cooler months.
Sportmax
Operoso Midi Dress - Black
$462.17
Italist
-43%
Sportmax
Bicolor Viscose Midi Womens Dress
$501.00
$886.00
LUX LAIR
Marni
Bicolor Wool Midi Dress - Black
$640.53
Italist
Mare Mare
Caped Satin Slip Dress White
$298.00
Anthropologie
Follow in the eternally cool lead of Danish influencer Pernille Teisbaek and accessorize your white summer dress with edge black accessories, like her Bottega Veneta heels and bag.
-10%
Michael Michael Kors
60mm Alora pumps - women - Leather - 7 - Black
$246.00
$274.00
FARFETCH
Jeffrey Campbell
Fluxx Kitten Heels Black
$155.00
Anthropologie
-56%
Cole Haan
Womens Harlan Double Band Sandals - Black Size 6.5
$69.97
$160.00
Cole Haan
Sarto
Diva Heels Black
$140.00
Anthropologie
Cool girl Linda Tol styles her summery white dress with an oversized black blazer and chunky knee-high boots, a perfect combination for fall.
Adtec
12 Harness Boots in Black at Nordstrom, Size 6.5
$134.00
Nordstrom
Azalea Wang
Gardner Chain Detail Engineer Boot in Black at Nordstrom Rack, Size 6.5
$39.97
Nordstrom Rack
Matisse Footwear
Autumn Engineer Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7
$125.00
Nordstrom
Azalea Wang
Fillmore Biker Boot in Black at Nordstrom Rack, Size 6.5
$49.97
Nordstrom Rack
5. Keep cozy in a beige trench
The Princess of Thailand Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya looks ever so chic in a beige trench coat and Dior bag outside the Dior show during Paris Fashion Week.
Pilcro
100% Cotton Double-Breasted Trench Coat Jacket Beige
$188.00
Anthropologie
Liu Jo
Double-Breasted Cotton Gabardine Trench Coat - Beige
$344.57
Italist
Hunter
Patti Belted Utility Trench Coat Jacket Beige
$199.00
Anthropologie
Vince
Utility Trench Coat Beige
$314.99
Rue La La
6. Leather love
Haven’t you heard? Leather is in. Follow in the footsteps of French it-girl Jeanne Damas and transition your white dress for autumn with the help of a leather jacket.
-36%
Via Spiga
Tie Belt Snap Front Faux Leather Jacket in Cognac at Nordstrom, Size Xx-Large
$179.99
$280.00
Nordstrom
Coccinelle
Crossbody Bag - Black
$285.94
Italist
Lisa Says Gah
Maeve 100% Cotton Midi Skirt Brown
$148.00
Anthropologie
Coccinelle
Arlettis Crossbody Bag - Black
$285.94
Italist
7. With tall knee-high boots
While sandals are the obvious summer choice for a white dress, the style looks equally as chic with a more unexpected option: tall black boots. See German influencer Leonie Hanne for proof.
Schutz
Maryana Snake-Print Leather Knee Boots Black
$298.00
Neiman Marcus
Stuart Weitzman
Celia Boot - Black
$367.91
Italist
-49%
Stuart Weitzman
Womens Black Suede With Elastic Back Heel Knee High Boot
$380.00
$750.00
LUX LAIR
Schutz
Helena Leather Over-The-Knee Boots Black
$148.99
Neiman Marcus
